2014 Map of Cordova C-1 SW

About this map

The ice-sculpted terrain of the Chugach National Forest dominates this Alaskan landscape, where the movement of heavy ice sheets has carved deep valleys and high ridgelines. Large-scale glacial activity is the primary geological driver here, anchored by the massive Miles Glacier in the northwest and Slide Glacier further south. These frozen rivers illustrate the ongoing process of alpine glaciation and the hydrological network that feeds the region's broader river systems. Johnson Glacier also marks the lower southwest corner, indicating the dense concentration of perennial ice fields in this portion of the Unorganized Borough. The map's contour lines trace the steep elevation changes between these glacial basins, providing a detailed record of the physical geography before contemporary climate shifts significantly alter these ice masses.